The Constitutional Court has dismissed a consolidated petition challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023. Five justices of the Constitutional Court led by Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera have ruled that the Anti-Homosexuality Act was enacted to protect children and vulnerable members of the society. “We think that the section that prohibits gay […]
A section of lawyers has petitioned the Constitutional Court, seeking to abolish the practice of setting cash bail conditions without assessing suspects’ financial capacity. These advocates argue that the practice not only violates suspects’ right to freedom but also contributes to prison overcrowding. The petitioners challenge the constitutionality of section […]
The Constitutional Court in Kampala has nullified section 25 of the Computer Misuse Act which relates to using electronic devices to willfully disturb the peace of another. The said section has been constituting a charge of offensive communication that has been carrying a maximum penalty of 5 years upon conviction. […]
Nine Civil Society Organisations (CSO) and 5 individuals have petitioned the Constitutional Court in Kampala challenging the computer misuse law saying it infringes on the freedom of speech and expression. The petitioners are journalists’ associations and rights bodies including Human Rights Network for Journalists, The African Centre for Media Excellence, […]
